modern man

noun

: the human race in modern times
the problems facing modern man

Examples of modern man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This venture marks the dawn of a new era in men's fashion, promising to clothe the modern man in garments that celebrate individuality, innovation, and integrity. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024 Here modern man had been rewarded for his confidence in science and technology. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024 On the bright side, some of modern man’s most imaginative music and artwork was being birthed downtown—available for appreciation to those who learned to walk the razor. Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024 The silhouette posed questions about the current state of masculinity: What does the modern man look like? José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023 That this first truly modern human should be indigenous to Europe tightened the evolutionary narrative: modern man appeared in precisely the region of the world where culture--according to Europeans--later reached its zenith. James Shreeve, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Blue Owl Workshop Leather sneakers have become a staple of the modern man’s wardrobe, occupying closet space once reserved for dress shoes. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023 For the modern man, style and comfort fuse in a pair of ICON. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023 The oversaturated sneaker market makes choosing the right pair of shoes for the modern man harder than ever. Christopher Friedmann, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023

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“Modern man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern%20man. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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